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Passenger cars (Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and 9 other models) - Repair

Official notice

28 Oct 2026

Last checked

28 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Porsche 911 Carrera GTS and 9 other models) - Repair. Running gear defect (center-lock mechanism). Defective component: Running gear (center-lock mechanism). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some center-lock mechanisms securing the wheels to the axles do not meet specifications because of improper manufacturing. Continued use in this condition may cause the center lock to break and, in the worst case, a wheel may detach. Published 2026-10-28.

What to do now

(Recall) 外-4255. Corrective measures: On all vehicles, inspect the center-lock mechanisms on the front and rear wheels on both sides and, depending on the inspection results, replace the center-lock mechanisms with properly manufactured parts.

Units affected

95

Recall number

外-4255

Official notice

2026-10-28

The hazard

Running gear defect (center-lock mechanism). Defective component: Running gear (center-lock mechanism). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some center-lock mechanisms securing the wheels to the axles do not meet specifications because of improper manufacturing. Continued use in this condition may cause the center lock to break and, in the worst case, a wheel may detach.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

7BA-992ME, 7BA-992NC1, 7BA-992NC2, 7BA-992NG

Recall Numbers

外-4255

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Affected VINs (2)

WP0ZZZ98ZRK234158

WP0ZZZ98ZRK273274

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Affected products

Product 1

ポルシェ 「911 Turbo」「911 Turbo S」 「911 Carrera GTS」「911 Carrera 4 GTS」 「911 Targa 4 GTS」「GT3」 「Spyder RS」「GT4 RS」 「911 S/T」「GT3 RS」

Units affected

95

Hazard

Running gear defect (center-lock mechanism). Defective component: Running gear (center-lock mechanism). Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Some center-lock mechanisms securing the wheels to the axles do not meet specifications because of improper manufacturing. Continued use in this condition may cause the center lock to break and, in the worst case, a wheel may detach.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

ポルシェジャパン株式会社

Phone

0120-846-911

Brand: Porsche. Contact: ポルシェジャパン株式会社. Phone 0120-846-911.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

外-4255

Event id

CAA-00000036059

Units affected

95

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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